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T-Mobile rolls out HTC Athena as "Ameo"

2007-01-23T16:16:00.000-05:00

http://www.engadget.com/
Move over, Universal, there's a new sheriff in town. The Athena from HTC is finally starting to make some public appearances in carrier livery, and we've gotta say, T-Mobile Pink is suiting this thing just fine. Specs for the new reigning king of HTC's expansive Windows Mobile lineup include a 5-inch VGA display, an 8GB hard drive to supplement any Flash you might have stowed in the miniSD slot, on-board GPS, quadband GSM plus HSDPA (sorry, yanks -- 2100MHz only), 3 megapixel camera, an XScale core clipping right along at 624MHz, and -- get this -- three styli in the box, two traditional and one multi-function pen. T-Mobile's European division will get this as an exclusive for a few weeks as the "Ameo," at which point we'd imagine a wider European release is in order. American availability, as always, is an open question.

Nintendo shipping ghettostrap replacements to Wii latecomers?

2007-01-22T16:49:00.000-05:00

http://www.engadget.com/
Looks like Nintendo got tired of slapping its own branding onto every one of the bazillions of beefed-up replacement straps it's been sending out to butter-fingered Wii owners the world over. Reports are coming in of some sort of ghettostrap, possibly built by a third party, being sent out instead of the fancy Nintendo version, leaving fanboys crestfallen at their newfound lack of total Wii branding. Not exactly the conspiracy of the century, but we want answers, and we want them now!

Kobe Drops 81, Makes History

2007-01-22T15:06:00.000-05:00

http://www.nba.com/
Where were you on Jan. 22, 2006? It's a night that will live in basketball lore for quite some time. Kobe Bryant tallied 81 points against the Raptors in a 122-104 Lakers win. The 81 is the second highest single-game point total in NBA history, behind only Wilt Chamberlain's 100 over 40 years ago.

With no footage of Wilt's perfomance around, Kobe's night becomes something that the NBA has never seen before. People across the league are buzzing about the historic night.

"I've seen some remarkable games but I've never seen anything like that before," added Lakers coach Phil Jackson, who played against Chamberlain and coached Jordan.

Grin And Bear It

2007-01-21T20:50:00.000-05:00

http://espn.go.com/
Fans of Cinderella stories may not like it, but Chicago doesn't care. For the first time since 1985's Super Bowl Shuffle group, the Bears -- who ended the Saints' dream -- are going to the Super Bowl.

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2006-10-13T19:17:00.000-04:00

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2006-10-10T17:38:00.000-04:00

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2006-08-29T21:10:00.000-04:00

Motorola Capri, a.k.a. the RAZR slider, previewed

2006-06-22T13:57:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/

The guys over at PhoneScoop have sure made the site live up to its name today: not only did they get some serious hands-on time with Motorola's upcoming RAZR slider -- codenamed Capri -- they also got to preview the next version of Moto's much-maligned Synergy UI that will show up in such models as the Canary and the SCPL. At least on paper, the Capri seems to offer a very compelling feature set that will probably attract anyone into the RAZR lifestyle- you're getting a model only slightly thicker and heavier than its clamshell counterpart, but which sports a 2.0 megapixel camera, A2DP-capable Bluetooth, and what sounds like a greatly improved user interface. Especially noteworthy in the overhauled Synergy is an address book that seems to work much more intuitively than past iterations (remember the one on the StarTAC?), allowing you to organize entries by name and search for contacts using multiple letters. Although Phone Scoop was only testing a pre-production model, they have identified some potential problems to watch out for on the final version, such as the unusually crappy quality of what should be a decent camera, and most importantly, a spring-assisted slider that's difficult to activate due to the raised antenna bulge so familiar to RAZR owners. Click on if you want to peep a few more snaps, but you're really doing yourself a disservice if you don't head over to PhoneScoop for the full gallery and a very thorough write-up...
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Sidekick 3 review roundup

2006-06-21T23:51:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/

By the time the Bluetoothin', memory expandin' Sidekick 3 drops on T-Mobile come next month, it's our duty here at Engadget to make sure our readers practically know more about the phone than your average Danger employee. The next phase in that plan involves a barrage of reviews, presented here for your perusal. Complaints centered around the device's weak-but-common 1.3 megapixel camera, while the redesigned glossy keyboard earned mixed ratings. The critical reaction has been generally positive, with some reviewers suggesting that the third iteration of the Hiptop is the first one strong enough to serve as a dedicated phone.

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2006-06-21T23:39:00.000-04:00

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2006-06-21T23:35:00.000-04:00

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2006-06-10T00:05:00.000-04:00

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LG rolls out 8GB MFJM53 PMP

2006-05-22T20:31:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
LG has just launched one of the personal media players they announced at CES earlier this year. The MFJM53 has an 8GB HDD, a 1.77-inch touch-sensitive OLED screen, and measures a slight 10.1x4.8x1.4cm, weighing 88g. And while it certainly meets the definition of a PMP, LG seems to be downplaying that aspect of the device, referring to it simply as an MP3 player on their website. In addition to MP3s, it'll handle Windows Media files, WAV, Ogg, MPEG4 AVI, and JPEG files. The device also has an FM radio, built-in microphone, and line-in port for audio recording. The battery should give you about 30 hours of music playback or 4 hours of video, according to LG. They also list something called "Music Therapy" in the specs but don't give any details. Whatever it is, Mac users will have to get their therapy fix elsewhere -- this one's Windows only.

German army hosts military bot "competition"

2006-05-21T23:09:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
In an effort to remind other countries developing fully automated combat forces -- like the US, India, and South Korea -- that "ve Germans are not all smiles and sunshine," the European powerhouse held its first Grand Challenge-like competition this week, where autonomous robots brought in from around the continent showed off their driving, surveillance, and urban warfare skillz. It's actually a bit misleading to call the first European Land Robot Trial (ELROB) -- which was hosted by the German army, or Bundeswehr. in the town of Hammelburg -- a competition, as participants were not eligible for any prizes or supply contracts, and even had to pay their own expenses, all in the hope that the 1,000-or-so venture capitalists and foreign military attaches on hand would take notice of their technology. Both amateur and professional roboticists entered their creations (which curiously, were required to house a small animal -- don't ask us) in one of two obstacle courses designed to simulate either combat driving or building infiltration -- tasks which were made even more difficult due to the fact that mission specifics were not revealed prior to the event. Although Germany has yet to even appropriate a portion of its budget to research in this area, military officials are optimistic that robotic support vehicles will be deployed to the armed forces within five years.

Immersion ready to rumble with PS3 controller

2006-05-20T11:39:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Why doesn't Sony's Playstation 3 controller give you the shakes? According to the company, the familiar DualShock-style force-feedback was dropped from the new controller in favor of motion-sensors. However, Immersion Technologies -- which sued Sony for using its haptic tech in earlier controllers -- believes that the controller could be made to rumble, and has some ideas for Sony about how to do it. The catch: Sony needs to drop its appeal of the verdict in Immersion's 2004 lawsuit, and pay Immersion the $90 million that the judge in that case awarded the company. And, of course, Sony would have to pay Immersion for whatever technology they use in the PS3 controller. Frankly, it doesn't sound like a bad deal. By continuing to appeal the lawsuit, Sony's risking another loss and piling up legal fees, and by dropping the shock, they're left with a controller that many have called a weak attempt to copy the Wii. Working with Immersion on a haptic solution could solve both problems.

Sony says base PS3 will be upgradeable

2006-05-17T22:55:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
With the recent rumors of the low-end PS3 sporting wired controllers and a non-upgradeable HDD, things weren't looking good for Sony fanboys without a whole $600 to blow on the next-gen console. Luckily, Sony has squashed those rumors, stating that both configurations will support Bluetooth controllers, and that the hard drive will be upgradeable just like a computer. A Sony representative went on to state that you'll also be able to purchase a WiFi adapter and a memory card reader for the console, leaving the HDMI port as the only feature you won't be able to match with ad hoc upgrades. Sure, it'd be nice to have it all in there in the first place, but we'll take what we can get.

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2006-05-16T22:53:00.000-04:00

Is this the Vaio from Sony's teaser campaign?

2006-05-14T20:28:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Don't wanna wait for Sony to complete their teaser campaign to peep that Vaio they're trying to generate some buzz about? Don't worry, jkOnTheRun has got you covered (well, maybe). According to site founder James Kendrick, a "reader who wishes to remain anonymous" sent him a number of pictures of this supposed ultraportable Vaio, which do indeed feature all of the disparate components visible in Sony's brief Flash movies. Besides portraying the device as a UMPC-style tablet with sliding QWERTY keyboard, one of the pictures clearly shows the words "Bluetooth," "WLAN," and "WWAN" on the screen's bezel when viewed full-size. We can also make out that fingerprint scanner from the teaser campaign, as well as a MemoryStick Duo slot and a "capture" button, although if that Motion Eye doesn't swivel, it won't make much of a camera. Of course these pictures, even if genuine, reveal nothing about the actual guts of the machine, so Sony still has several important details such as processor types/speeds, operating system (a return to PalmOS, perhaps?) and storage system/capacities to hold over our heads.

2006-05-08T20:12:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Here's a juicy morsel for you: in his new book, Xbox 360 Uncloaked, gaming industry author Dean Takahashi claims that half of Microsoft's original Xbox 360 development team began work on a portable console immediately after the home system launched, while the other half was tasked with driving down the 360's production costs. Takahashi goes on to say that the big M plans to follow Sony's lead and release the handheld Xbox halfway through the 360's life span, which would help offset hardware cycle costs and maintain buzz about the brand. The supposed Xbox2Go (that's what we'll call it for now, anyway) would likely be released into a competitive landscape filled with PSP2's and who knows what kind of crazy Nintendo portables, but Microsoft has certainly shown that it's in the videogame, uh, game, for the long haul, so we wouldn't be surprised to see them pump these kinds of resources into the project if it does in fact exist. Oh, and before you start commenting on the device's "design," please note that the above picture is simply an artist's conception created before any word of this got out.

Wrightspeed X1: electric now among world's fastest cars

2006-05-07T11:56:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Which electric car has a quarter ton of batteries, a 100 mile range, recharges in 4.5 hours, and can best the nearly all the world's fastest cars in a 0 to 60 drag -- including the Ferrari 360 Spyder and Porsche Carrera GT? It's ex-Cisco and DEC engineer Ian Wright's Wrightspeed X1 electric racer, now second only to the 3-second Bugatti Veyron. Sound too good to be true? Well, it will set you back $100,000 and they're by no means commercial. But if for some reason you're looking for a better way to melt the skin off your face hitting 8Gs of blinding software-optimized electric horsepower, we've got the car for you.

Gigabeat S shipping May 15?

2006-05-05T19:44:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
We've been waiting for a chance to pick up a Toshiba Gigabeat S media player since we first got a chance to check it out at CES in January. And now it looks like the wait may soon be over. While Toshiba has yet to officially announce a US rollout, Engadget reader One.Person pointed us to HIDEF Lifestyle, which has the model available for preorder, with a ship date of May 15th. Of course, it could just be a ploy to bring in pre-orders, and we should point out that Amazon -- which is usually a pretty accurate source -- has the Gigabeat S listed with a May 30th ship date. Hey, after waiting since January, either date is fine with us, though we wouldn't mind getting our hands on this before Memorial Day, so we can break it out as soon as we open the Engadget beach house.

PortalPlayer still an iPod playa?

2006-05-03T21:37:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadget.com/
Does PortalPlayer -- which lost to Samsung in the contest to provide chips for the next-gen iPod nano -- have a chance of winning back Apple's business as Cupertino gets ready to roll out the next video iPod? And what exactly does Apple have in store for that long-rumored product? Those were the big questions on the lips of analysts at PortalPlayer's first-quarter conference call this week, and CEO Gary Johnson did his best to answer the first question -- and not answer the second one. Any queries about Apple were met with McClellan-esque non-answers, as Johnson insisted that the company couldn't say anything that might reveal information about the plans of its "largest customer" (Johnson wouldn't even mention the company's name). Johnson did, however, tout his latest chip, which he said could do "full high-end video playback" -- something that's not possible with PortalPlayer's 5021 chip, used in the current video-capable iPod. So, is Apple, er, sorry, PortalPlayer's largest customer, going to buy the chip? "We're working to win back that business," Johnson said. Needless to say, Johnson refused to shed any light on Apple's plans, or lack thereof, for the next-gen video iPod, though he did say that his company's video-capable chip is "a product that's available." So, if PortalPlayer's largest customer is in the market for a solution for a new portable media player, now they know where they can find one.

WiFi umbrella lets you know when its needed

2006-05-03T21:34:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadget.com/
We're often at a loss as to why the citizens of earth deem it necessary to partake in these "outdoors" of which they speak, but if such an action must be done, might we recommend a WiFi umbrella to help combat the elements? The premise is pretty simple, the umbrella handle has an LED that glows based on the likelihood of precipitation, so instead of taking the 30 seconds necessary to look up the weather on the Internet, or sticking your head out of a window, you can just glance at your umbrella on the way out. Sounds a lot like Ambient's Weather Forecasting Umbrella, but beyond looking just plain snazzier, this version pulls all its information off of your Internet via WiFi. It really sounds like quite the functional use of usually superfluous technology, even if it is just a clever ploy to draw us outside for our demise. No word on price or availability.

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2006-05-02T21:31:00.000-04:00

Photo in the News: 400 Dead Dolphins Wash Up in Africa

2006-05-02T15:59:00.000-04:00

http://news.nationalgeographic.com/
May 1, 2006—Hundreds of dead dolphins mysteriously washed ashore Friday on a beach popular with tourists on the Tanzanian island of Zanzibar (map).

As shown in this photograph taken Saturday, the water along a two-and-a-half-mile (four-kilometer) stretch of coast on the East African island turned reddish with the blood of the dead bottlenose dolphins.

Villagers and fishermen said they buried the remains of 400 animals.

Scientists don't know what killed the bottlenose dolphins, which usually live in deep offshore waters.

"It is quite strange for so many animals to strand," said Douglas Nowacek, an oceanographer at Florida State University in Tallahassee, who has studied dolphin deaths. "These animals are normally quite able to cope with stressors."

Local residents speculated that low tide combined with heavy rains and wind might have disoriented the marine mammals.

An early examination showed the animals' stomachs were empty. They either had not eaten for a long time or had recently vomited. Further tests will look for traces of poisonous substances, such as "red tide" algae.

Experts will also examine the dolphins' heads to assess whether the animals might have been affected by military sonar. A U.S. Navy task force routinely patrols along the East African coast as part of counterterrorism operations.

Loud blasts of sonar may disorient or scare marine mammals, many scientists believe, causing the animals to surface too quickly and suffer the equivalent of what divers call the bends, or decompression sickness.

"Naval sonar has been associated with toothed whale deaths, and the most well documented case was the mass stranding of beaked whales in the Bahamas in 2000," Nowacek said. "To my knowledge, though, sonar activity has not been associated with such a large number of deaths" as this one.

—Stefan Lovgren

Is this the T-Mobile-branded Sidekick III?

2006-05-01T20:10:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/
Is this the fabled Danger Sidekick III? We can't say for sure, but the site that reader John M. tipped us to contains this solitary photo, which looks almost identical to the shots that have been leaking out for the last few months. Although no explanation of the picture is given, John claims that its from T-Mobile's advertising campaign for the device, which sounds pretty reasonable to us.

latest ps3 pricing rumors

2006-05-01T15:39:00.000-04:00

http://www.forbes.com
Sparking one last round of rumors and excitement among gamers before a big convention in Los Angeles, an independent PlayStation magazine said it had the final word Wednesday on pricing for Sony’s PS3 console.

The machine will cost $399, contain a 60 gigabyte hard drive and will go on sale in the first half of November, according to PSM. The PS3 was originally scheduled for release in Spring 2006.

A Sony (nyse: SNE - news - people ) spokeswoman said earlier this month that no further details on pricing or launch would become available until May 8 at a press event ahead of the E3 game industry trade show.

The pricing details in PSM -- which noted that the console would sell for 322 euros in Europe -- differ drastically from an earlier rumor from vice president of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe George Fornay that put the European price at 499 euros.

A $399 PS3 would be competitive with the Microsoft (nasdaq: MSFT - news - people ) Xbox 360, which went on sale in November 2005 and also costs $399. The PS3, however, contains a high-definition Blu-Ray drive, while the Xbox 360 could eventually ship with a $100 HD disc drive but doesn’t currently.

Stand-alone HD disc drives from Toshiba (other-otc: TOSBF.PK - news - people ) went on sale in April and retailed for $499 each.

On April 21, Sony slashed prices on its older console, the PS2, to $129 from $149. The company has “a long-term vision for the PlayStation 2 platform,” said Sony Computer Entertainment chief executive officer America Kaz Hirai.

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2006-05-01T14:14:00.000-04:00

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2006-05-01T14:11:00.000-04:00

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2006-05-01T14:08:00.000-04:00

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Belkin's N1 pre-N WiFi line

2006-05-01T14:05:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadget.com/
Not afraid of the big bad (somewhat uncertain) upgrade path? More 802.11n-draft wireless networking gear, coming through today, this time from Belkin. Say hello to their N1 line of gear based on Atheros XSPAN chipsets, which come in the form of a $99.99 PC card (sorry, no ExpressCard yet), $119.99 PCI card with antennae (F5D8001), USB adapter (F5D8051) later this year, and pleasantly affordable $149.99 router (F5D8231-4). Of course, we're making no claims whatsoever that you should run out and grab these if it's 300Mbps wireless you're after; but if you're ready to take the plunge these could be as good as any, and seem to stand an equal chance of actually being compliant with 802.11n when it's approved by the IEEE some time in 2015.

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2006-04-30T22:27:00.000-04:00

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2006-04-30T22:25:00.000-04:00

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2006-04-30T22:17:00.000-04:00

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2006-04-30T22:16:00.000-04:00

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2006-04-30T22:15:00.000-04:00

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2006-04-30T22:13:00.000-04:00

LG U900 announced for Hutchison in Italy

2006-04-30T12:51:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/
Yeah, we know, we're getting a little granular on this one, but remember LG's then-unnamed swiveling DVB-H handset? The one with the weird vaguely W300i-like buttons? Well, it was officially announced in Italy as the U900, and will see service through Hutchison's 3 network with UMTS service and, of course, their exclusive Italian DVB-H broadcast rights to the World Cup. The 1.3 megapixel and VGA cameras won't hurt, nor the 58MB internal flash, but what will, however, is a 3 hour battery lifespan watching video. That's still more than enough for a match, though, which is all it really needs to be, we suppose.

Bush goes No. 2, Young No. 3, Ferguson No. 4

2006-04-29T15:54:00.000-04:00

http://sports.espn.go.com/
NEW YORK -- Mario Williams, Reggie Bush and Vince Young all went in the top five of the NFL draft Saturday as expected.
AP Photo/Julie Jacobson
Mario Williams was first onto the stage Saturday.
Not Matt Leinart.
The 2004 Heisman Trophy winner took a slide to No. 10, finally picked by Arizona after several teams in desperate need of a signal caller passed on the Southern California quarterback.
"I went No. 10. There could be worse things in life, you know?" Leinart said, cracking a smile. "I think things happen for a reason, I fell to Arizona for a reason, and I look forward to going there. ... I think it's a good fit for me."
Williams went No. 1 overall to Houston, one day after the North Carolina State standout defensive end signed a six-year, $54 million contract. Bush, who teamed with Leinart at USC and was projected to be the top pick overall, next went to New Orleans.
The Titans went for a younger, faster version of the aging Steve McNair, taking Young of national champion Texas at No. 3. And the Jets, who have Chad Pennington recovering from his second rotator cuff injury, pleased their large, loud contingency by choosing Virginia left tackle D'Brickashaw Ferguson fourth.
Leinart then dropped out of the top five when Green Bay selected Ohio State linebacker A.J. Hawk, and slipped further when San Francisco -- which has its future quarterback in 2005 No. 1 pick Alex Smith -- took Maryland tight end Vernon Davis.
And Leinart kept falling -- past Oakland, Buffalo and Detroit.
It was something of a surprise, considering he would likely have been the top overall pick last year if he left school early as a junior. The left-hander, who has played in a pro-style offense, succeeded Pro Bowl quarterback Carson Palmer at USC and fits the classic dropback model.
But there have been questions about his arm strength that might have contributed to his slide.
Along came Arizona, which needed a quarterback to learn behind Kurt Warner. The addition of Leinart is another huge piece to offense for the Cardinals, who signed Colts running back Edgerrin James as a free agent and have the best receiver tandem in the NFL in Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin.
Vanderbilt's Jay Cutler, the final quarterback of the "Big Three," went to Denver at No. 11 after the Broncos traded up four spots to get St. Louis' pick. The Rams get Denver's No. 15 pick, and also got a third-round selection (No. 68 overall).
Though the suspense was already gone by the time the No. 1 pick was announced -- and with the crowd booing and chanting "overrated" -- Williams proudly hugged commissioner Paul Tagliabue after his name was called at Radio City Music Hall, home to the famed Rockettes.
Defensive Ends Taken No. 1
Player
Team
College
Mario Williams
'06 Texans
NC State
Courtney Brown
'00 Browns
Penn State
Steve Emtman
'92 Colts
Washington
Bruce Smith
'85 Bills
Virginia Tech
Lee Roy Selmon
'76 Buccaneers
Oklahoma
Ed Jones
'74 Cowboys
Tennessee State
John Matuszak
'73 Oilers
Tampa
Walt Patulski
'72 Bills
Notre Dame
"I came from behind. I'm an underdog, basically," Williams said. "There's kind of a chip on my shoulder."
Though Bush was projected as the top selection, the Texans made the surprising and bold move for Williams. The defensive disrupter got a deal worth $26.5 million guaranteed.
Williams, who has been described as a cross between Julius Peppers and Lawrence Taylor, saw his stock soar after his amazing performance at the NFL combine in February. The 6-foot-6{, 292-pound Williams ran the 40-yard dash in 4.73 seconds and had 35 reps on the 225-pound bench press.
He becomes the first defensive end taken No. 1 overall since Courtney Brown went to the Browns in 2000, and the 12th defensive lineman to be picked at the top of the draft. The Texans, who haven't had a winning season in their four-year existence, got the first pick after going 2-14 this past season.
"He can be another Reggie White," Texans owner Bob McNair said. "That's what our people think."
Throughout the college football season, Bush dazzled with his with his electrifying moves and stunning speed en route to the Heisman Trophy.
Now the running back will bring his act to New Orleans, teaming with newly signed free-agent quarterback Drew Brees and running back Deuce McAllister, who is rehabilitating a torn anterior cruciate ligament in his knee.
"I'm coming in there strong, I'm coming in there to help win some games, and I'm coming in there to help the city get turned around," Bush said, wearing a hat with the Saints' fleur-de-lis.
Bush has had more on his mind than the draft after questions were raised concerning who paid the rent for a home his parents lived in, and whether an agent was involved, which could violate NCAA rules. He's adamantly insisted there was no wrongdoing.
The 6-foot, 200-pound Bush, who wore San Diego's 619 area code painted underneath his eyes during USC games, had 1,740 yards rushing and 2,890 all-purpose yards this past season for the Trojans as a junior. He decided to leave school early to enter the draft after USC lost to Texas in the national championship game.
Though Leinart played for Titans offensive coordinator Norm Chow at USC, general manager Floyd Reese was said to prefer Young, who passed for 267 yards, ran for 200 more and scrambled 8 yards on fourth down with 19 seconds left for the winning touchdown in a 41-38 win over Leinart and USC in the Rose Bowl. Though he has terrific running ability and a great arm, many are unsure how he will fit into a pro-style offense.
The Titans are in messy negotiations with McNair, who was told to stay away from team headquarters until talks to reduce his salary cap number are resolved.
Though Green Bay needs a replacement for Brett Favre, the Packers must be content with backup Aaron Rodgers, who was their first-round pick last year.
Oakland took Texas defensive back Michael Huff at No. 7, Buffalo chose Ohio State safety Donte Whitner eighth and Detroit finally went for a defensive player, taking Florida State linebacker Ernie Sims at No. 9.
AP Photo/Ed Betz
The number is right, but the colors are a surprise for No. 2 pick Reggie Bush.
The trading continued at No. 12, where the Ravens made a deal for the Browns pick. Baltimore then took Oregon defensive tackle Haloti Ngata.
The Browns got the No. 13 pick and took Kamerion Wimbley, a defensive end from Florida State.
Teammate Brodrick Bunkley went next at No. 14 to the Philadelphia Eagles.
St. Louis then exercised one of the picks it got in the trade with Denver for Clemson defensive back Tye Hill.
The Miami Dolphins took Jason Allen, a defensive back from Tennessee, at No. 16.
At No. 17, the Minnesota Vikings opted for Iowa linebacker Chad Greenway.
The Dallas Cowboys took Ohio State linebacker Bobby Carpenter at No. 18.
The Chargers took another Florida State defensive player at No. 19, grabbing Antonio Cromartie.
Kansas City took Penn State defensive end Tamba Hali at No. 20.

Matsunichi's MF228 Football MP3 Player

2006-04-29T14:07:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Ah yes, that most convenient, ergonomic, and yet elusive of all MP3 player shapes: the soccer ball. Preceded by the Shiro AS, Matsunichi's new MF228 Football MP3 Player has managed to land a bit nearer the World Cup, but still we're not quite sure we're going to put up with the pocket bulge for six whole weeks. That said, the player features a 80 x 48 pixel display, supports MP3, WMA and WAV files, has FM and voice recording, 10 hours of battery life off of a built-in rechargeable battery, and an epic 256MB or 512MB memory capacity. The player also outsizes the 37.4mm diameter Shiro AS at 45.2mm. Reportedly, the MF228 is due "worldwide" on May 1st, and if that means us soccer-phobic Americans then more power to it.

TDK: Ok, we're done with the 200GB recordable Blu-Ray

2006-04-28T20:50:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
That was fast. It took 'em years to develop recordable DVDs, then another couple more for the dual layer variety, but now but a few weeks after TDK announced their hard workin' intentions to develop 8-layer 200GB recordable Blu-ray discs, they've got it bagged. Balls to the fact that we still don't have the players; the interesting thing about these discs, however, is that the data isn't stored on thin layers of dye, no no. Apparently when each layer of bismuth peroxide and germanium oxide is heated to 690K by laser, microscopic air bubbles form and create the bits we've come to know and obsess over. Oh sure, these discs are probably going to be horrendously expensive in the beginning, but isn't it nice to know we're already good to go on capacities large enough to archive years of home movies? [Warning: link is Japanese and requires subscription.]

Sony ready to take on the iPod ... again

2006-04-28T20:38:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Sony senior vice president Takao Yuhara met with reporters yesterday to announce that the company is working on -- drum roll, please -- a new digital audio player, software and download service to take on Apple's iPod. Yuhara didn't provide a whole lot of details, though he did say the player would be "typically Sony," by which we assume he meant it would be hobbled by intrusive DRM, poor support for formats other than ATRAC and prices that will make it completely uncompetitive in a market where you can get a decent 512MB flash player for well under $100. Still, we wish Sony luck. We really would like to see the company come up with an audio player that could return this pioneer to its early Walkman-era glory (we have an idea: hand the division over to the team that designs the Walkman phones). But we fear that what we'll be seeing will instead be this year's answer to the Bean.

psp system update

2006-04-26T18:12:00.000-04:00

Playstation.com
Finally, a new firmware is available from SONY for your PSP. New features are outlined below...

Network
• Macromedia® Flash® content can now be displayed in [Internet Browser].
• [Connection Settings] has been added as a setting under [Settings] in [Internet Browser] > [Tools].
• Audio content from [RSS Channel] can now be saved on Memory Stick Duo™ media.
• [Automatic] has been added as an option under [Rate] in the control panel of [LocationFree™ Player]. For details on the LocationFree™ Base Station, visit http://www.sony.com/locationfree/ownerslounge/psp.

Music
• A new file extension has been added to playable AAC formats.

Settings
• [Enable Flash® Player] has been added as a setting under [System Settings].
• Options to display simplified Chinese or traditional Chinese characters have been added under [System Settings] > [System Language].
• [RSS Channel Settings] has been added as a setting.
• [UMD™Video L/R Button] has been added as an option under [Video Settings].

Apple trying to include iPod video content on Blu-ray discs?

2006-04-25T19:42:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Straight from the rumor mill to your ears/eyes/brain: iPod Hub is reporting that "anonymous film industry insiders" are claiming that Apple is attempting to get iPod video-friendly versions of theatrical releases included in movie studios' Blu-ray offerings. Since Blu-ray discs can theoretically hold 50GB or more, there would certainly be room for the small iPod-compatible files, which would presumably sport pretty strong encryption in order to placate piracy fears of content providers. The move would certainly be beneficial to Apple, as it would create a substantial library of full-length films available at what seems to be the inevitable launch of a "real" video iPod. Further enhancing the believability of this rumor is the fact that Apple already has strong ties to both Sony and Disney, two of the major studios. Still, until we hear official word from one of the players here, consider this to be simply idle chatter for now.

BallFinder SCOUT tracks down golf balls with scanning camera

2006-04-23T21:38:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
It's been a while since we found anything worth covering on the golf beat, but that doesn't mean that labs full of green-vested engineers haven't been slaving over the next big thing in links technology. And it looks like they've come up with it. The BallFinder SCOUT works with ordinary white golf balls, and uses a scanning digital camera to track them down as long as at least 1% of the ball is exposed. The device can apparently scan 600 square feet per second, and works in almost any terrain. Of course, at a price of over $260, you could buy quite a few new balls, but where's the fun in that?

Elite Modeling's eML1 Elitephone

2006-04-23T02:53:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/
Elite Modeling, one-time home to such high-end faces as Tyra Banks, Claudia Schiffer, Gisele Bündchen, Cindy Crawford, and Engadget Mobile's all-time favorite Blackberry warrior, Naomi Campbell. Well, guess who made a phone. That's right, the Elite Modeling eML1 Elitephone doesn't only carry a killer byline ("A mobile for models by Elite Model Look!" -- no comment), it also features a "mini and sexy clamshell" (we can't tell if they mean the phone or its case), 6 Elite model wallpapers to remind you of your own bodily imperfections, VGA camera, 160 x 128 internal display, and GPRS data. But oh, the irony of such a modeling agency not only producing a cellphone -- which is just a crappy Chinese device that's been knocking around for a coupla years (a Newgen, if we're not mistaken) -- but making that phone one of the chubbier, rounder devices on the market. In fact, if anything we would have expected Elite to badge the RAZR or one of the countless brand-name fashionphones, and let the chubby, homely handheld be the 1337phone instead.

Sidekick III shows up on the FCC

2006-04-23T02:45:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadgetmobile.com/
As soon as a Sharp-made handset shows up on the FCC with a whole bunch of confidentiality-request paperwork affixed, you know it's gonna be good. Sidekick fans, feast your eyes on the real deal up in the grill (yep, all those pics were legit), and the um, naked, battery-less tail end of the Sidekick III (model PV200). Can't be long now, can it? And yes, this pretty much confirms much of the info we'd already heard about the forthcoming device: 1.3 megapixel camera, expandable memory (miniSD), and Bluetooth.

Viliv announces new US-bound PMP, the P2

2006-04-19T20:39:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
So apparently the viliv P1 personal media player is doing so well in the US, that the company has already announced plans to release their new model, the P2, Stateside as well. The P2 takes all the P1's multi-codec goodness (MPEG-1/2/4, H.264, DivX, WMV 7/8/9, XviD, MP3, WMA, OGG, AC-3, and WAV), subtracts the iPod resemblance, and adds a 60GB option as well as an optional GPS receiver. Powered by a 400MHz AMD processor, the P2 runs on Windows CE 5.0 and sports a large 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 widescreen LCD, and also can also act as a USB 2.0 host device. Expect to see these for sale sometime in the middle of August, although pricing has yet to be announced.

Intel behind high UMPC costs?

2006-04-19T12:09:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Wondering who to blame for high-priced UMPCs? According to "market sources" out of Taiwan, it's Intel -- and Asian manufacturers in the company's thrall. The story goes something like this: Microsoft really, really wanted the UMPC to be priced at around $700. And the company was all set to partner with VIA, which could have delivered the goods using its C7-M processor. However, manufacturers like Samsung and Asustek demurred, insisting that Intel, with its good name and R&D might, was the only way to go. That bumped pricing up to the $1,200 range, and soured the whole UMPC launch. Well, maybe. If that's the case, we still have to wonder why the VIA-powered TabletKiosk eo is going for $900. And we can't help but point out that both Samsung and Asustek have had no trouble spurning Intel before, pumping out AMD-powered computers when it suited them. Regardless, VIA may have the last laugh. Samsung is already planning a $700, VIA-powered UMPC for later this year, and if other companies follow, pricing for the mini-tablets may actually come down across the board. Whether that will goose demand enough to make this a solid product category is, of course, another story.

MobiBLU Cube 2 - successor to "world's smallest" MP3 player

2006-04-19T12:07:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
MobiBLU is apparently getting ready to roll out a successor to the DAH-1500/1500i, the company's diminutive flagship product. The new model, apparently known as the Cube 2, doesn't appear to shave an millimeter or gram off of the DAH-1500's tiny footprint, but does add a new cross-shaped controller, along with a two-color OLED display. (We assume MobiBLU has kept the player's MP3/WMA/FM specs.) And we still don't recommend wearing it as jewelry.

Homecast's new Tvus PMP with T-DMB

2006-04-19T12:05:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
We can't say there's much here that differentiates Homecast's "Tvus" from the scores of other DMB PMPs out there, but it's really not a bad looking unit. The widescreen display measures 4.3-inches, and the device can handle a myriad of codecs, along with offering T-DMB recording. Supposedly the Tvus runs Windows CE, and while we're not so sure about that, we do know that Homecast plans to follow up the unit with GPS, PVR, and WiBro units in the future, so hopefully we'll be seeing more of this form factor before long.

RCA Lyra X3030 media player gets bump to 30GB

2006-04-18T20:25:00.000-04:00

http://www.engadget.com/
It may be only a couple of weeks since we first started seeing reviews of Thomson/RCA's Lyra X3000 portable media player, but that hasn't stopped the company from announcing a successor, the X3030. Like the X3000, the X3030, due out in May, can handle WMA, PlaysforSure, Audible and DivX files, and has a 3.6-inch LCD display. In fact, the main difference between the two models appears to be a bump in hard disk size, from 20 to 30GB (gee, that must be why this is the X3030). RCA has kept the suggested retail price at the same $399 level as the X3000, so if you like the Lyra's specs and 20GB will do it for you, now might be a good time for you to grab an X3000 from a clearance bin.

Stefan Eriksson charged with multiple counts

2006-04-17T23:34:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Guess whose favorite scandal-ridden carousing ex-gangster party animal Los Angelean Swede just got charged with felony counts of embezzlement, grand theft auto, and illegal possession of a firearm by felon? You got it, Stefan Eriksson. who supposedly faces 14 years in prison, if found guilty. What, you didn't think someone this shady was going to go about his business forever more without further question after that fateful evening last February, did you? Oh, and FYI, the handsome, mysterious Dietrich -- the man accused by Eriksson of driving the $1m Enzo into the pole at 160mph -- continues to evade capture, despite prosecuters' claims he does not exist. We have just received word, however, that he was spotted late last week attempting to cross the Canadian border in a Groucho Marx disguise and Ferrari PowerWheels.

Maingear's Prysma does Viiv Egyptian-style

2006-04-15T11:18:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
We knew that shady Viiv spec had a few tricks up its sleeve, and apparently they involve completely pointless (well, rather pointed in this case) yet strangely mesmerizing form factors. The new pyramid-shaped Prysma Media Center PC from game PC manufacturer Maingear has support for the Viiv spec, and though the $1752 base configuration has a mere 512MB of RAM, 80GB HDD, and integrated graphics, there's plenty of room to grow. Of course, in keeping with the Viiv spec, there is gigabit Ethernet, 7.1 Intel HD Audio, and a Pentium D 920 Dual Core 2.8Ghz processor, so the PC should at least be able to push around a bit of HD content if you can manage to find some. Maingear rounds out the Prysma with dual NTSC tuners and some pricey ($299) custom color options.

IPac sends iPods to Senators

2006-04-12T18:05:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
We have to admit that we didn't really think they'd be able to pull it off, and we're still not sure this is going to win any hearts and minds, but the intellectual property mavens over at IPac has managed to send their first batch of iPods to members of the US Senate. The first 12 Senators to receive iPods include both Republicans and Democrats, and were apparently chosen based on committee assignments and legislation they've sponsored. Recipients include Republican Gordon Smith of Oregon, who is helping to draft Broadcast Flag legislation, Democrat Ben Nelson of Nebraska who "asked good questions" at recent Broadcast Flag hearings, and Republican John Ensign of Nevada, Chairman of the Subcommittee on Technology, Innovation, and Competitiveness. Each iPod was preloaded with public domain and Creative Commons-licensed content, including text, music, photos and a video of Lawrence Lessig discussing the importance of a progressive approach to intellectual property. We'll have to check back with the Senators in a month and find out if they've actually watched or listened to any of this -- of if they've handed off the iPods to interns and grandkids, who've refilled them with the latest from the Pussycat Dolls and Kelly Clarkson.

Olympus' water/shockproof Mju Stylus 720SW reviewed

2006-04-11T19:05:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
The 7 megapixel Mju Stylus 720SW from Olympus has some pretty steep claims, including waterproofing up to 10 feet deep and shockproofing for up to 5 foot drops, but does seem to live up to its claims and happens to be a pretty good camera to boot. Available in pink, silver, or blue, the camera's metal housing is the main story here, with claims to be the world's only shockproof digital camera. With all this banging around we would hope for some optical image stabilization, but the digital version seems to do a decent job. The pictures are generally low noise, the camera does a good job of focusing, and the small flash manages to light up an indoor scene quite well. The reviewer liked the 2.5-inch screen, though the resolution was a bit low, but found the workings of the camera to quite quick, and the camera body easy to use and comfortable to hold. You could easily find a 7 megapixel shooter for less than the 720SW's $410 asking price, but good luck with dropping one of those in the drink.

TDK begins shipping 25GB Blu-ray media

2006-04-10T18:35:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
We're not quite sure what you can use them for at this point (other than, maybe, as coasters for when you serve the good stuff), but TDK has begun shipping blank single-layer Blu-ray discs with a 25GB capacity. The discs are available in BD-R (recordable) and BD-RE (rewritable) formats, for $19.99 and $24.99, respectively. That's per disc. Yes, we were doing the math in our heads as well: That's about 79 cents per GB for the BD-R, which does come out to a bit more than the roughly 10 cents (or less) per GB of budget DVD-Rs. But those prices are sure to come down by the time TDK begins offering these in 50-disc spindles later this year. (By then, TDK will also have dual-layer 50GB discs available, for $47.99 and $59.99.) And maybe by then you'll actually be able to use these in some kind of drive.

New FT "FemaleType" femme bot brings the sexy

2006-04-08T16:16:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Alright, we've seen plenty of these man and boy-man styled humanoids, when are the ladies going to get their proper send up as an anime-styled future bot? That's a good question, and Takahashi-san -- creator of the wonderful Chroino and Manoi bots -- has an answer with his new femme bot, the FT "FemaleType." Of course, being sexy isn't all about how you look standing still, so FT has the strut of a fashion model with the twist of her hips and feminine posture. We'll keep an eye out for video of this strut in action, but we do know that FT is built out of carbon fiber, stands 14-inches tall, weighs a mere 1.8 pounds, and should be in production in a bit more than a year. Rumors of romantic interest between Manoi and FemaleType could not be confirmed at this time, but apparently Chroino and FT have a "history."

Motorola combines DVR with cellphone for place-shifting service

2006-04-06T20:26:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Motorola appears ready to take on the Slingbox and Sony's LocationFree TV with a new service that allows customers to stream television from a DVR to a cellphone. However, there are some caveats that may make the service little more than a novelty for the time being. The biggest limitation for the moment is that the service will require both a Motorola DVR and a next-gen RAZR phone. Since Moto's DVRs are built into set-top boxes provided by cable companies, and not sold directly to consumers, this means the potential user base is defined not by customer choice, but by the vagaries of the cable market. And, of course, you need a specific phone model -- one that doesn't currently exist on the market -- to make the service work as well. However, given that the service is just in demo mode at this point, a lot can change before it goes public. And Moto may well learn from Sony's experience with LocationFree that it's better to open up, rather than trying to force customers to stick with a closed system.

Samsung's YM-P1 20GB PMP available for pre-order

2006-04-06T00:00:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
It's hitting our shores a little later than expected, but you can finally queue up for the US version of Samsung's hot little YM-PD1 personal media player (pictured), the YM-P1 (the absence of the "D" refers to the lack of a DMB over-the-air DTV receiver). Since we've been following this model for some time, you'll no doubt recall that it features a 4-inch widescreen TFT display, sports in-line recording to a 20GB hard drive, and supports a gaggle of formats including MP3, WMA, OGG, AC3, MPEG-4, DivX, XviD, AVI, WMV, JPEG, and BMP. You can also jack up the memory a bit via the SDIO slot, listen to and record FM radio, and even play some videogames (although the controls don't look all that well-suited for serious gaming). SamsungHQ spotted the P1 available for pre-order on Datavision's website at $370 (where "Our prices are too low to advertise!"), although there is no mention of when the devices will actually be shipping, so don't toss your Archos aside just yet.

NEW blog/blog nuevo

2006-04-04T20:41:00.000-04:00

ENGLISH
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SPANISH
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New OLPC deets: 500 MHz, 128MB RAM, Windows CE and no hand crank

2006-04-04T20:39:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
Given that a number of companies have been boasting of their computing plans for the developing world in recent weeks, it's kind of a relief to see Nicholas Negroponte back in the spotlight talking up the One Laptop Per Child project. Especially when he's willing to be so free with the box's specs. Speaking at the LinuxWorld conference in Boston, Negroponte shed some light on his plans for the OLPC, including more concrete specs than we've seen before. The mini-laptop will be powered by a 500 MHz AMD processor, will have 128MB RAM and 512MB of flash memory for storage. It'll also include an LCD display that will switch from an 1180x830 black-and-white mode for daylight viewing to 640x480 color for indoor use. He also revealed that, despite Bill Gates' reservations about the OLPC project, Negroponte is working with Microsoft on a version of Windows CE that will work on the computer. Negroponte also said the laptops will be extremely stingy when it comes to power consumption, using just 2 watts, one of which will run the display. However, despite that low power, he said that one of the most recognizable features of the original OLPC prototype (above), its handcrank, will have to go -- not because it can't generate enough power, but because it would put too much stress on the box (more recent prototypes have already jettisoned the crank). However, an adapter to allow the machine to run on pedal power is planned. Negroponte also had some bad news for his hosts at LinuxWorld (as if anything could be worse than saying he supports Windows CE): he said the penguin OS is as bloated as Windows, and will need to slim down to run on the OLPC. We suspect that his words didn't go over very well -- and that a half-dozen open-source projects to shrink Linux down to size were started within an hour.

Climber to wear HAL cyborg suit, carry quadriplegic man to summit

2006-04-03T19:32:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
We're still waiting for someone to toss one of these HAL cyborg suits on and do battle with the forces of evil, but until then we'll have to celebrate the little things. Or not so little things, in this case. The "hybrid assistive limb" suits are going to be used by two mountaineers to ascend the peak of a Swiss mountain while carrying a 43-year old quadriplegic man and a 16-year old student with muscular dystrophy. The two climbers will start 930 feet below the summit, with one carrying the 43-year old Seiji Uchida on his back, and the other dragging the 16-year old Kyoga Ide in a sled. Sounds like quite the task, even with a muscle aiding cyborg suit, but we're sure the climbers could totally p0wn any ninjas that might come in between them and the summit.

DirecTV shows off $1,500 D-HR20P HD DVR

2006-04-03T19:29:00.000-04:00

http://engadget.com/
As much as we'd like to find out more information about DirecTV's D-HR20P HD DVR, pretty much everything we know, we've already said. The box, which the satellite broadcaster showed off at EHX last week, apparently has 750GB capacity, an integrated HD receiver, and will sell for between $1,500 and $2,000. If it's ever released, that is. Since DirecTV insists this isn't a "consumer device" (and it certainly does have a sort of retro-industrial, rack-mount look to it), it may just be a prototype box designed to show that the company is committed to rolling out bigger and better HD solutions.

blog nuevo

2006-04-01T12:54:00.000-05:00

hola yo acavo de hacer un blog nuevo este blog es para chistes y cosas asi.quiero que ustedes me ayuden a comensarlo.poniendo chistes y photos y chistosas y videos el link es jajaja.wordpress.com o mandenme un e-mail a certifiedspot@gmail.com.

Japan getting Adidas Japan Blue Xbox kit for World Cup

2006-04-01T12:17:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
Seems like we've been hearing about World Cup 2006 for months now already, but we've still got two months before the first match in June (that'd be between Germany and Costa Rica), which is plenty of time for Microsoft to try and drum up sales of the ailing Xbox 360 across the pond in we'll-wait-for-the-PlayStation-3-or-Revolution Japan. The Blue Limited Edition 2006 FIFA World Cup Xbox 360 is basically your standard Premium bundle (wireless controller, 20GB drive, etc.), but comes with two Adidas Japan Blue bananas for those sweaty late night sweaty sessions, EA's 2006 FIFA World Cup Germany, and, of course, an Adidas Japan Blue faceplate. Oh, and the limited edition controller is back in action, too. Get yours overseas on April 27 for about $430 -- something tells us these things probably won't sell out.

Pelham Sloane shows off 17-inch touchscreen media PC

2006-03-31T18:56:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
Pelham Sloane is making the rounds with its new 17-inch touchscreen PC, the successor to the company's earlier 15-inch model. And from the looks of things, the specs of the new model take a big bump up, including the addition of Windows XP Media Center Edition as the standard OS (XP Pro, which was standard on the earlier model, is still available as an option), along with a Pentium M at up to 2.26 GHz, hard drive capacities of up to 500GB, VGA and component output, and a PCI-based tuner. Given that this box will run for up to $3,000, we wish they'd included DVI output so we'd have more flexibility when using this as a touchscreen base for a larger display. Nevertheless, this could be a decent media PC solution for small rooms, or even a good desktop option for a home office.

Sony SMU-WM10 wireless mouse reinvents the hand

2006-03-31T18:54:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
There's a reason most modern computer mice are sort of oval in shape: even the least ergonomic pay some respect to the curvature of the human hand (notable exceptions include some Apple mice, such as the boxy original Mac mouse, and the round and small original iMac mouse -- not to mention most portable mice from just about every manufacturer). So, while Sony's new rectangular SMU-WM10 wireless mouse might look really sleek, we just can't imagine using it is a very comfortable experience. Of course, at $50, it doesn't break the bank, so if you're into style and self-inflicted injuries, go ahead and order one, in red, black or white.

Spam Cube hardware filter reviewed

2006-03-31T10:11:00.000-05:00

http://www.engadget.com/
It's hard to get a good sense of a pre-release product whose full benefits can only be derived from widespread adoption, so David Pogue's experience with the Spam Cube should definitely not be considered indicative of how this device will perform once thousands of users are helping to tweak its filters. Still, some of the problems that Pogue identifies in this hardware spam solution will not improve even when adoption reaches critical mass, such as its incompatibility with non-Outlook email programs and unnecessary lack of portability (that big box is almost all air). Benefits of the Cube include no required software that hijacks processor cycles or subscription fees to keep your definitions up to date, and that user feedback feature which will help the network-based detection program keep abreast of the latest spammer tricks -- although out-of-the-box, Pogue found that the device flagged an unacceptable number of legit messages as spam. All in all, the $150 Cube is presented as be a great concept that may be getting released before it's completely polished, although we'll wait for another review after the general release and promised firmware upgrade before passing final judgement..

iPhono mini for PSP

2006-03-30T22:13:00.000-05:00

http://www.pspworld.com
The iPhono mini for PSP from Bluetake allows for wireless transmission of audio from the PSP to a wireless set of headphones. The iPhono mini comes in PSP matching black, fits along the bottom of the PSP, and also features one-button pairing with other Bluetooth devices.

Gamexpert PSP Dock

2006-03-30T22:11:00.000-05:00

http://www.pspworld.com
Gamexpert's 2.1 Speaker Docking Station with Remote Control is the first PSP accessory we've reviewed to allow wireless, remote control of the PSP. Along with this semi-groundbreaking feature, the system also features recharging capability, line-in and two headphone ports, stereo speakers with a dedicated woofer, and optional battery-powered operation.

cute family

2006-03-30T17:07:00.000-05:00

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2006-03-30T14:02:00.000-05:00

http://caca-caca-caca.blogspot.com/

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Microsoft SideShow: not just for laptops anymore

2006-03-30T12:50:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
As stoked as we are about getting SideShow for our laptops -- even despite the fact that it'll add a
little extra girth to our lappies' bodies -- when we found out from CE Pro that at the Media Center Boot Camp at HEX this week, Microsoft showed off a SideShow dev kit for Media Center remotes (and any other small device you might want to have a screen), well, that about did us in. Microsoft expects SideShow-enabled Media Center remotes, which have user-installable "gadgets" (small XML-driven widgets for different purposes), should be available for about $150-$200. That ain't too bad, but unfortunately they're not bundling touchscreen support, so you're gonna have to find another smart remote solution if that's what you're looking for in your next media controller.

UMD about to be ditched by Wal-Mart?

2006-03-30T12:47:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
More bad news for Sony's UMD format: after word last month that several studios were cutting back on UMD releases or dropping support for the format entirely, it now looks like the discs are about to lose coveted shelf space in America's largest retailer. According to reports, Wal-Mart is expected to stop selling UMDs, though the company has declined to comment on the rumors. Nevertheless, a spot-check of a Wal-Mart store by journos at the Hollywood Reporter found the discs to be in scant supply, with just a handful stacked haphazardly among the PSPs. Of course, this may not mean the end for the UMD format; Wal-Mart certainly isn't the only place to buy them. However, as it gets easier (and cheaper) to use tools like the Neuros Recorder to get flicks onto the PSP, the already meager demand for films on UMD is likely to continue to dwindle, further discouraging retailers and studios. But, hey, that means you should be able to pick up remaining inventory for next to nothing on eBay and from liquidators as stores race to clear out stock. That may not be good news for Sony, but it could be a short-term boon for video-hungry PSP owners.

IGN reveals new Revolution tech specs

2006-03-29T23:44:00.000-05:00

http://joystiq.com/
IGN's Matt Casamassina has gotten his hands on the most recent technical specs for the Nintendo Revolution, compiled from a few "extremely reliable" sources. Here is what developers will working with:

The "Broadway" CPU: 729MHz (approximately the same speed as the original Xbox)
The "Hollywood" GPU: 243MHz (again, very close to the power of the original Xbox) with 3MBs of texture memory
RAM: 88MBs, which breaks down to 24MBs of main 1T-SRAM and 64MBs of "external" 1T-SRAM, which one developer notes "can be accessed as quickly as the main RAM, which is nice." The original Xbox, in continuing with teh comparison, had 64MBs of total RAM.

These numbers are not official, but they do make sense with what Nintendo has been saying all along that their focus was more on innovation than pushing the graphical limits--a philosophy which has worked with the Nintendo DS to great success. A slightly more powerful Xbox is still an major improvement from the GameCube, but technically inferior to both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. Not to incite fanboyism, but do you still feel this is the right move for Nintendo?

A night vision spy car for your little James Bond in training

2006-03-29T22:41:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
Now you can buy one off the shelf -- or at least, will be able to buy one this holiday season -- for somewhere between $100 and $160. The Spy Video Car, made by Wild Planet, includes an adjustable top-mounted video camera that transmits images wirelessly to a head mounted display. Wild Planet is also introducing some Digital Spy Camera sunglasses and an Alarm Kit to round out your little spy's arsenal, or to buffer your own home security. So yes, Jimmy can have now have his own spy car with all the trimmings, but let's hold off on the martinis for now, mmkay?

Apple quietly bumps 30-inch Cinema Display specs

2006-03-29T22:36:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
n an another sterling example of Apple-related PR oddities, it appears they have recently made a minor bump in the specs of their 30-inch Cinema Displays -- without bothering to tell anyone about it. The revised LCD now more closely mirrors the specs of Dell's 3007WFP, with 400 cd/m2 brightness and a 700:1 contrast ratio, as opposed to the former 270 cd/m2 and 400:1 specs. The price remains the same, at the ever-astronomical $2500, but at least you're getting a little bit more bang for you buck. This spec bump comes not even a week after the display barely edged out the 3007WFP in a heated battle, we'd love to see how it fares now

Vice City Stories For The PSP?

2006-03-28T22:08:00.000-05:00

Gamebrink.com
ooks like several sources are claiming that “Vice City Stories” might very well be the next Rockstar GTA release for the PSP. It seems applications have been filed with the US Patent Office for the “Vice City Stories” name but Rockstar has yet to confirm the rumor. Check out Gamebrink.com for more info on this story. I for one was actually hoping for an original GTA release for the PSP rather than just a re-make, but none the less I'm sure it will be a great title if the rumor is true...

Belkin Flip USB KVM switch

2006-03-28T19:39:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
In a surprising turn of events, Belkin has decided not to style their new Flip USB KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) switch after a Mac mini, as seems to be the current trend. Instead, the Flip features a little LED-sporting, puck-shaped switching button to signify which computer you're controlling. Sadly the Flip doesn't break past the usual VGA capabilities of its predecessors, so you won't be taking advantage of those DVI ports that are fairly common these days. At least the price is right; the Belkin Flip should cost around $60 and is due for shelves this April.

Bluetooth SIG chooses sides for UWB-based Bluetooth successor

2006-03-28T19:28:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
The Bluetooth Special Interest Group, in search of a standard for its next version of Bluetooth, had already expressed its intention to pick between the quarreling UWB factions: WiMedia Alliance and the UWB Forum. Looks like WiMedia ended up fitting the bill best for bringing high speeds to Bluetooth connections, and it's expected that most UWB manufacturers will follow suit. Now the respective tech teams just need to sit down and hammer out the spec, which Bluetooth SIG estimates will take about a year, with prototype chips becoming available around Q2 2007. There are some distinct technological hurdles that must be jumped to get the 480mbps UWB interoperable with the 2.1mbps Bluetooth connections, including the fact that UWB operates in the unlicensed spectrum above 6GHz, while Bluetooth hangs out at 2.4GHz. Even with those problems in front of them, Bluetooth SIG is confident that UWB fits the low power consumption requirements of Bluetooth, and, of course, it's hard to scoff at the promised data rates.

Dell planning 27-inch 2707WFP?

2006-03-27T18:04:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/

We have no confirmation on this, and don't expect any in the near future, but according to DailyTech, Dell is in the process of squeezing a new display into their lineup, right between the 24-inch 2407WFP and 30-inch 3007WFP (pictured above). The 27-inch display, according to DailyTech, will be called -- wait for it -- the 2707WFP, and will reportedly be built around Samsung's LTM270M1panel, which has a 1900x1200 resolution, 1000:1 contrast ratio and 90-degree viewing angle. We're not sure what the pricing or timing will be on this, though we suspect that if Dell really is planning on rolling it out, the company will want to give the 2407WFP a bit of a head start. After all, the price difference between the two may not be too extreme, and if this one's just around the corner, it could just undermine sales of the 24-incher, which is expected to go for about $1,000.

PSP keyboard and cellphone attachments on USPTO

2006-03-24T18:47:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
So if you recall, way back at E3 2004 when Sony was showing off the PlayStation Portable for the first time in the US, they were also generating some buzz with translucent keyboard and cellphone attachments. Of course, those never materialized -- but they have in fact finally shown up online, albeit at the USPTO. In two filings dated November 10, 2004 (and made public in late February 2006 and only three days ago, respectively), a gaggle of Sony designers submitted applications for both "ornamental design[s]" for a keyboard and phone add-on for the PSP -- and trust us, the patent filings couldn't have been much less verbose. So will we ever see these things get manufactured and released? Eh, even though Sony's launched some unexpected PSP accessories recently, we'd assume the phone attachment won't ever take off. However, Izumi Kawanishi has made it no secret that he wants email on the PSP, and a keyboard would be quite a nicety if that's in the cards.

Revolution to emulate Genesis and TurboGrafx

2006-03-24T18:43:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
Well, as predicted, Iwata-san didn't announce a price, date, or even officially name the Revolution at his keynote speech at GDC this year, but they did announce one very interesting tidbit. Remember how the Revolution is going to play games from and emulate every Nintendo home console to date, starting with the NES? Well, that's not all: they're also including emulation for the Sega Genesis and Turbo Grafx. Seriously, who would have thought back in the 80s such bitter rivals would eventually become so subsumed to the N as to become a retro software package? So if y'all been missing Bonk or Sonic and haven't been up to the eBay hunt (or garage sale circuit) to get your fix, just hold out. Who knows, hold out long enough and maybe, just maybe, we'll get some Saturn, 3DO, and Jaguar support, too.

Moto says Q coming in April

2006-03-24T18:41:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
Waiting in vain for Motorola to release the Q? Your wait may finally be over, at least if a promotional page on a Motorola web site is accurate. The glossy Q promo, which apparently isn't entirely new, has been updated to state that the long-awaited smartphone will be "Available April 2006." Which, of course, sounds about right to us. Of course, it doesn't say when in April. Or which carriers are onboard (other than Verizon, of course). One thing's certain, though: unless this turns out to be an early April Fools prank, we can bet both this site and Verizon's online store are going to get a lot of extra traffic next month. Start exercising those F5 fingers, and we'll see you in a week!

GDC 06: Region-free PS3

2006-03-23T18:07:00.000-05:00

http://www.ign.com/
In a QA session following the platform keynote address at GDC 2006 this morning, Sony Computer Entertainment Worldwide Studios President Phil Harrison confirmed what was heavily demanded for import gamers all over the world and yet previously thought unthinkable for a major corporation: the PS3 will be region-free for gaming.
The move was not unexpected, as SCE had previously mentioned considering the possibility of opening up the region structure for PS3 games recently (the newly-released PSP system has but does not use a region code system for games, but that's more a standard for portable games than a new development for region-free gaming.) The system is, amongst other things, hoped to help combat piracy - many import fans "chip" their consoles with region-free mod chips to play import games, and while that desire has some legitimacy, it also opens the doors for pirates to release illegal copies of games. (Funnily enough, it's most often easier to run illegal games on a console than it is to run legit games from other countries due to the way most mod chips work, leading to a slippery slope for importers hoping to stay legit but finding the road difficult to maneuver.) Region-free gaming also allows game publishers to release games across the globe simultaneously, either through e-distribution or on disc. The capacity of Blu-Ray had previously been mentioned to allow for multiple languages of a game to be encoded onto the same massive-capacity disc.The one caveat of this new region-free structure is that games made for specific regions' electrical and TV standards may have problems on your TV set. A PAL PS3 game, for instance, will have difficulty running on an NTSC TV, unless the developers have thought ahead and planned for that issue. It is currently unknown how the PS3 will cope with this problem (whether there will be a warning when you run an import about possible TV incompatibility, or if possibly there might be a no-play screen for incompatible games depending on your PS3's TV settings.) Luckily, modern HDTV standards go a long way towards making that problem moot. Also, games made in other countries will naturally only have the text and dialog it is programmed with, so don't put your pre-orders down so fast on all of those Japanese RPGs and Dragon Ball if you don't know a lick of kanji, because English will only be in if the developers have planned for it. (It's unknown if there will be any type of "patching" system for multi-language releases, although that might be possible on supported games post-release now that the PS3 is carrying its massive HDD and flash memory support.)We'll have more details on how this impacts publishers and importers as soon as we know more about SCE's plans for region-free PS3 gaming.

Dell buying Alienware for undisclosed price

2006-03-22T19:10:00.000-05:00

http://engadget.com/
Despite earlier denials (and despite pricing its own super-deluxe gaming PC just this morning), Dell has announced that it will buy Alienware, the Miami-based maker of specialty high-end gaming and media rigs. Speculation about the partnership began a few weeks ago, when the CEO of Alienware rival VoodooPC blogged that a deal was in the works, but the rumors were denied by Dell and Alienware. According to Michael Dell, Alienware will continue to be managed by its current executive team as "a standalone unit." However, the deal is still likely to frustrate those who consider Dell a commodity manufacturer, rather than a high-end specialist -- though it's sure to please AMD fans, given that Dell has long been an Intel-only shop, and Alienware has a broad line of AMD-based products.

like stealing candy

2006-03-21T20:26:00.000-05:00

http://espn.go.com/
Memphis is home to Elvis and a Sweet 16 mystery team. Dissed as a No. 1 seed ripe for a first-round upset, Memphis now faces a 13-seed on a mid-major trip toward Indy that has Pat Forde befuddled.

The Memphis mystery was supposed to be solved this week. Instead, it might continue all the way to Indianapolis.
This was supposed to be the time we see what the No. 1 seed in the Oakland Regional is made of. The NCAA Tournament was going to be the place where the talented Tigers crawled out of their Conference USA cocoon, faced a few opponents from the power conferences and showed whether they lost their edge by spending two months in Mid-Major Land.
That moment of truth remains on hold for at least one more game. Maybe two.
Memphis opened the tourney with No. 16 seed Oral Roberts of the Mid-Continent Conference. Then came No. 9 Bucknell of the Patriot League. Next up is No. 13 Bradley of the Missouri Valley Conference. If the Tigers beat the Braves on Thursday and draw No. 3 Gonzaga (West Coast Conference) Saturday, they could get to the Final Four without playing a single opponent from a BCS league.
That's happened before. Michigan State did it in 2001, getting the ultimate Final Four walkover by playing No. 16 Alabama State, No. 9 Fresno State, No. 12 Gonzaga and No. 11 Temple. Duke did it in 1999, playing No. 16 Florida A&M, No. 9 Tulsa, No. 12 Southwest Missouri State and No. 6 Temple.
But the Spartans and Blue Devils came out of the Big Ten and ACC sausage grinders, respectively. Memphis came out of a league ranked 13th in the RPI, one in which two-thirds of the membership ranked 190th or lower.
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Backup point guard Andre Allen has had a big part in the Tigers' early-round success.
Memphis hasn't played a BCS opponent since Tennessee in mid-January -- and, not coincidentally, it hasn't played an RPI top-30 opponent since then, either. Memphis hasn't played a BCS opponent away from its home court since mid-December.
Of course, this is an especially dangerous year to discredit a tournament path through non-BCS competition. Just ask Billy Packer how silly you can look for bashing the little guys.
There are five schools from outside the big six leagues in this Sweet 16, the most since 1993. The Missouri Valley and Colonial Athletic Association have validated their six bids. Memphis and Gonzaga cannot be discounted as national title threats, even as they celebrate their inclusion with the Dukes and Connecticuts.
"Enjoy it," coach John Calipari told his constituency. "Take a breath, kick back and enjoy. Because this doesn't happen every year at Memphis. It happens at Kentucky, Duke, North Carolina and those other programs. It doesn't happen at Memphis."
Actually, it isn't even happening at Kentucky or North Carolina this year -- another fact that is not lost on the guys from C-USA.
"Little ol' Memphis," chirped backup Tigers point guard Andre Allen, upon his team's first Sweet 16 since 1995.
In truth, there isn't much little about this Memphis team. Its talent is on par with Connecticut, Duke and Texas as the best in the land, with NBA potential at every position. Its nonconference schedule was big-time, including victories over UCLA, Gonzaga, Alabama, Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Tennessee and Cincinnati and losses to Duke and Texas.
The only quibble with the Tigers is their conference, which hasn't provided many serious tests -- especially away from the friendly environs of the FedEx Forum. The only RPI top-40 opponent they have played in a road/neutral setting since the calendar flipped to 2006 is UAB -- and they lost that game.
UAB finished the regular season No. 32 in the RPI. Bradley was No. 33.
The Braves scuttled what many figured would be Memphis' first big test of this tournament, against either Big 12 tournament champion Kansas or Big East toughie Pittsburgh. Bradley showed its chops and earned its props by eliminating both.
That's the strongest opening-weekend statement anyone has made in this tournament, but history tells us Bradley's run is done. Since the tourney expanded to 64 teams in 1985, no team seeded 13th or lower has ever made a regional final.
Bradley's vulnerability has Memphians peeking ahead at the regional finals, and a potential rematch with either the Zags or Bruins. The players, though, seem focused.
"If we can beat Bradley, then we'll worry about the next game," Allen warned.
A matchup with Gonzaga would keep Memphis' non-BCS run intact, and it would offer some compelling story lines.
Like the Tigers, Gonzaga proved itself in a rigorous preconference schedule, then slipped off to dominate a soft league. The Zags haven't played an RPI top-30 team since losing at Memphis on Dec. 23.
In that game, Zags star Adam Morrison shredded the Tigers for 34 points, but Calipari switched 6-foot-9 freshman Shawne Williams onto him midway through the second half, collapsed the defense on Morrison in the low post and held him scoreless over the final 9 minutes and 31 seconds as the Tigers pulled away.
Calipari told Gonzaga coach Mark Few after the game, "Let's hope we're playing again in April." Late March might have to do.
Anarchists and non-elitists could enjoy a regional final throwdown between two schools from outside the big six leagues. It would be the first of its kind since 1992, when Cincinnati beat Memphis in a matchup of what were then two Great Midwest members.
Cincinnati won that game in a blowout, and took a whole lot of questions about its Final Four worthiness with it to Minneapolis. Memphis could face the same this year if its path to Indy runs through the mid-major back roads.

world classics

2006-03-20T14:47:00.000-05:00

Ever since the dominican republic lost to cuba and didnt make it i havent been watching it and i bet most of the people that were watching it was going for dr and according to espn no body cares about the finals because it lacks star power. Im not going to watch it no more because i have an idea of whos going to win already but if you watch it let me know what happens

i changed my mind

2006-03-20T13:52:00.000-05:00

never mind i wont be deleting this blog i thought about so do not go to the other stay here ok,sorry i havent been putting up stuff its that i been working on my other website http://certifiedwallpapers.wordpress.com/ this only for psp and computer wallpapers.

my pet wolf

2006-03-17T23:04:00.000-05:00

say hello to my wolf i bet u cant get a wolf as a pet

american inventor

2006-03-17T16:15:00.000-05:00

this show is ok because you get to see what people invent and what could become the best invention.I like the show because theirs some retarted people,

panasonic touch screen table

2006-03-17T16:08:00.000-05:00

this is simply a touch screen computing table.

more pics of the psp eye toy

2006-03-17T16:06:00.000-05:00

ps3 release date

2006-03-15T22:02:00.000-05:00

for all of you that are waiting for the ps3 salvador bobadilla from la voz rebelde told me that they got a release date and thats november,2006 i dont have specific date.

next psp

2006-03-15T21:54:00.000-05:00

Gizmodo.com
Ain’t It Cool News seems to have confirmed rumors that Sony will be releasing an updated PSP by the end of this year. Details are light and there is no corroboration yet, but the redesigned PSP2 will reportedly be lighter, thinner, have a camera and 4Gb of memory.

psp gets new updates

2006-03-15T21:49:00.000-05:00

IGN.com
Mr. PlayStation, Ken Kutaragi, opened Tokyo's 2006 PlayStation Business Briefing with some interesting news today. Highlighted below are several points that the SCE president touched on:

• The PSP userbase is 96% male and Sony views this as a problem. Ideally, the company would like more women to play PSP and Sony looks to widen the system's appeal to various demographics.

• The PSP will get its own version of the EyeToy in September and the peripheral will feature motion-tracking games like EyeToy Play, as well as add functions such as video chat. (Curiously, though, no confirmation on a still photo snap function like on cellphones.) The camera is sliver and it attaches to the USB port.

• Starting this fall, the PSP will receive some key new features. Video and voice-over-IP features will launch in October in "motion jpg" format, allowing PSP owners to use their PSPs as a virtual phone and even, with that new EyeToy, a portable video phone.

• The PSP will also include a GPS receiver with an update rate of once every second with a 40-second fix time from a cold start. Minna no Golf (Hot Shots Golf) will be one of the first games supported. Interestingly enough, SCE lists that GPS support is already out there, that the "Library has already released partially" ... what titles could those be?

• Macromedia Flash will be included with a spring Network update, along with improved RSS support for playback and saving of net-broadcast radio and video.

What other updates will the 2006 Business Briefing bring for PSP, PS2, and PS3 fans? Check back with us again in the next couple of hours to find out.

sport new on bonds,T.O,keshawn johnson

2006-03-14T20:29:00.001-05:00

i just got news that barry bonds told ken griffey jr. that he was going to start to use steroids before 1999. T.O from the eagles released him, And the same with keshawn johnson.

stewie dont play

2006-03-13T18:30:00.000-05:00

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lol poor dog.

jeezy gonna get locked up

2006-03-13T15:53:00.000-05:00

According to mtv jeezy was involved in a shooting because someone had gotten some pics of him and he asked for the footage and the person wouldnt give it and he got shot lol.well they found a semi automatic in his car.As soon as they get more news ill post it up.